Assistant Management Accountant

Paul Card Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in finance is seeking a Finance Assistant in the Tees Valley area. This role offers a chance to advance your finance career with responsibilities including monthly accounts support and reconciliations. Candidates should have 5+ years of finance experience and AAT qualification is preferred. The position provides study support, 25 days' holiday, and a stable working environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Study support

Varied role with business exposure

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' finance experience, ideally in a Finance or Accounts Assistant role.
• Proven ability to work with confidence, accuracy, and initiative.
• Detail-focused and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts.
• Carrying out reconciliations of balance sheets and bank accounts.
• Assisting with VAT returns and audit preparation.

Skills

Finance experience

Proficiency in Excel

Confidence and accuracy in work

Ability to work with non-finance colleagues

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Are you currently supporting month-end, but not getting the recognition or the job title you deserve?

If you're already posting journals, reconciling accounts, and getting involved in reporting, but still stuck with a Finance Assistant title, this is your chance to step up.

This isn't a leap into the unknown; it's a natural next move. You'll get more responsibility, more variety, and finally the title that reflects what you're already doing.

You'll be joining a growing business operating across two sectors, where finance is central to how things run.

In this office-based role, you'll report to a supportive manager who'll help you develop but trust you to get on with the job.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts.
• Carrying out reconciliations, both the balance sheet and bank accounts
• Supporting budget preparation and forecasting cycles
• Assisting with VAT returns and audit preparation
• Working with colleagues across the business to improve financial reporting
• Identifying process improvements and helping implement change

This isn't just about processing numbers; it's about understanding them, questioning them, and using them to help the business make better decisions.

What's in it for you?

• A genuine opportunity to move your finance career forward
• Study support and a manager who actively supports development
• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• A varied role with exposure across different areas of the business
• A stable and growing company with strong values and a supportive culture

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 5 years' finance experience, ideally in a Finance or Accounts Assistant role
• You’ll be AAT qualified (or equivalent), however if you’ve built your experience on the job and can demonstrate the right skills, we’d still like to hear from you.
• Proven ability to work with confidence, accuracy, and initiative
• Proficiency in Excel and experience using accounting systems such as Sage or Xero
• A detail-focused, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively with non-finance colleagues

This is more than just a job move. It's your step into something bigger.

If you're ready for more responsibility, more variety, and real progression, apply now.

Click the apply button to send us your CV. Or if you'd rather have a quick chat first, that's fine too.